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MO SJR105
Joint Resolution
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Brattin
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to be voted on in November 2026 that would eliminate Missouri's nonpartisan judicial commission system (Missouri Plan) for selecting judges
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Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges would be appointed by the governor with Senate confirmation, rather than selected from a list of three nominees provided by the nonpartisan judicial commission
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Circuit judges would be elected by voters in their judicial circuit, and associate circuit judges would be elected by voters in their county or the city of St. Louis
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Removes special provisions that allowed St. Louis City and Jackson County judges to be appointed through the Missouri Plan, making all circuit and associate circuit judges elected statewide
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Current judges in office as of January 1, 2027 would complete their terms, after which positions would be filled through the new appointment or election process
Legislative Description
Provides for the appointment of all appellate judges by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and for the election of all circuit and associate circuit judges
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee
2/5/2026